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'The Divers' Game' Depicts An Unimaginably Unjust, All Too Believably Cruel World In author Jesse Ball's universe, which runs too closely parallel to our own, human worth has been reduced, negated, argued out of existence. But it has left an echo, one with a haunting symphony.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 07:01:25 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/15/755208886/the-divers-game-depicts-an-unimaginably-unjust-all-too-believably-cruel-world?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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In author Jesse Ball's universe, which runs too closely parallel to our own, human worth has been reduced, negated, argued out of existence. But it has left an echo, one with a haunting symphony.

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]]>Jason HellerA Fire Lookout On What's Lost In A Transition To TechnologyThe number of manned fire lookouts in the U.S. is dwindling, as technology is increasingly used to spot and monitor wildfires. But can technology replace a human watch? Sun, 15 Sep 2019 06:00:55 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/15/749547034/a-fire-lookout-on-whats-lost-in-a-transition-to-technology?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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The number of manned fire lookouts in the U.S. is dwindling, as technology is increasingly used to spot and monitor wildfires. But can technology replace a human watch?

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]]>Nathan RottRose McGowan On Lisa Bloom Memo In New Book, 'She Said'NPR's Michel Martin speaks with actor Rose McGowan about revelations in the new book <em>She Said</em>, which confirm McGowan was targeted for harassment by Harvey Weinstein's legal team.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 17:10:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/760876409/rose-mcgowan-on-lisa-bloom-memo-in-new-book-she-said?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/760876409/rose-mcgowan-on-lisa-bloom-memo-in-new-book-she-said?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=booksNPR's Michel Martin speaks with actor Rose McGowan about revelations in the new book She Said, which confirm McGowan was targeted for harassment by Harvey Weinstein's legal team.]]>'Don't You Forget About' This Charming, Deliciously Dramatic RomanceMhairi McFarlane's latest follows the unfortunate, aimless Georgina as she deals with her father's death, a bad boyfriend and a worse job — until her first love unexpectedly walks back into her life.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 10:00:20 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/755204985/dont-you-forget-about-this-charming-deliciously-dramatic-romance?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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Mhairi McFarlane's latest follows the unfortunate, aimless Georgina as she deals with her father's death, a bad boyfriend and a worse job — until her first love unexpectedly walks back into her life.

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]]>Denny S. BryceWhat Happened To The American Dream? 'Transaction Man' Aims To ExplainNicholas Lemann's book seeks to put into context the turn that, little more than a decade ago, led to a caving economy — and takes a look at where things have gone since.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 08:01:21 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/760606299/what-happened-to-the-american-dream-transaction-man-aims-to-explain?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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Nicholas Lemann's book seeks to put into context the turn that, little more than a decade ago, led to a caving economy — and takes a look at where things have gone since.

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]]>Bradley BabendirMore From Edward SnowdenSix years ago, Edward Snowden gave classified documents from the U.S. government's surveillance programs to journalists. He talks about his motivations and his new memoir with NPR's Scott Simon.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:59:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/760780830/more-from-edward-snowden?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/760780830/more-from-edward-snowden?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=booksSix years ago, Edward Snowden gave classified documents from the U.S. government's surveillance programs to journalists. He talks about his motivations and his new memoir with NPR's Scott Simon.]]>History And Race In America In 'Red At The Bone'NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Jacqueline Woodson about her new novel <em>Red at the Bone.</em> It looks at race and history in America through the story of two families in Brooklyn.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:59:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/760780816/history-and-race-in-america-in-red-at-the-bone?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/760780816/history-and-race-in-america-in-red-at-the-bone?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=booksNPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Jacqueline Woodson about her new novel Red at the Bone. It looks at race and history in America through the story of two families in Brooklyn.]]>You'll Want To Open Every One Of 'The Ten Thousand Doors Of January'Alix E. Harrow's debut novel, about a young woman growing up in a mysterious mansion at the turn of the last century, will lead you on a journey through books within books and worlds within worlds.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:00:20 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/14/755172071/youll-want-to-open-every-one-of-the-ten-thousand-doors-of-january?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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Alix E. Harrow's debut novel, about a young woman growing up in a mysterious mansion at the turn of the last century, will lead you on a journey through books within books and worlds within worlds.

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]]>Jessica P. WickIn 'Something Deeply Hidden,' Sean Carroll Argues There Are Infinite Copies Of YouThe physicist dives into fraught territory, taking up the age-old debate over quantum mechanics — aiming to convince readers that the Many Worlds interpretation is the one that describes reality.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:21:19 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/13/760545897/in-something-deeply-hidden-sean-carroll-argues-there-are-infinite-copies-of-you?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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The physicist dives into fraught territory, taking up the age-old debate over quantum mechanics — aiming to convince readers that the Many Worlds interpretation is the one that describes reality.

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]]>Adam Frank'The Accusation' Tracks The False Narrative Of Blood LibelEdward Berenson looks at what led up to the false narrative that Jewish people murder Christian children and use their blood, its perpetuation, and the single 1928 U.S. allegation of blood libel.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:15:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/13/760587898/the-accusation-tracks-the-false-narrative-of-blood-libel?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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Edward Berenson looks at what led up to the false narrative that Jewish people murder Christian children and use their blood, its perpetuation, and the single 1928 U.S. allegation of blood libel.

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]]>Ilana MasadMicrosoft President: Democracy Is At Stake. Regulate Big TechBrad Smith says governments need to step in and set rules for the Internet giants. "Almost no technology has gone so entirely unregulated, for so long, as digital technology," he says.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:18:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/13/760478177/microsoft-president-democracy-is-at-stake-regulate-big-tech?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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Brad Smith says governments need to step in and set rules for the Internet giants. "Almost no technology has gone so entirely unregulated, for so long, as digital technology," he says.

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]]>Aarti ShahaniIn 'Permanent Record,' Edward Snowden Says 'Exile Is An Endless Layover'In his memoir, the former NSA contractor says he believes he has been proven right as the U.S. has amended laws regarding government surveillance.<em> </em>But the government still wants to prosecute him.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:02:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/13/759833071/in-permanent-record-edward-snowden-makes-his-case-against-mass-surveillance?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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In his memoir, the former NSA contractor says he believes he has been proven right as the U.S. has amended laws regarding government surveillance.But the government still wants to prosecute him.

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]]>Greg MyreLove Wins Out In These 3 September RomancesThis month, we're bringing you a suffragist who takes on a duke, love at the Renaissance Faire (bodices make everyone look good) and two writers on a retreat that quickly turns into something more.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:00:32 -0400https://www.npr.org/2019/09/13/755192490/love-wins-out-in-these-3-september-romances?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=books
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This month, we're bringing you a suffragist who takes on a duke, love at the Renaissance Faire (bodices make everyone look good) and two writers on a retreat that quickly turns into something more.